Count me in as another one rooting for Mary! I remember all those years ago when the big story was her horrible father and I felt so sad for her that she had to deal with that in the public eye. It'd be wonderful for her to finish her career (if she's considering retirement) on top.

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"

It was a pretty one-sided match, which I guess is a good thing, because she is my favourite player. Congrats to Mary for making it to the final. Hopefully she'll continue to do well in the other grand slams.